2018 Harbin Travel Guide Harbin Tourist Attractions
When talking about Haerbing, people always first think about the ice and snow world here. Only tourists who have been here can deeply feel the beautiful scenery here. Many of the beautiful scenery here always have a different kind of beauty. It is even rare to see in other places, so what is the beautiful scenery of Harbin like? What are the characteristics of the beautiful scenery here? Let’s take a look! Overview
Harbin as a The provincial capital and transportation center of Heilongjiang is the largest central city in the northern part of Northeast my country. When visiting Heilongjiang, you must go to Harbin.
The Russian-style cityscape and the beautiful scenery of ice and snow in winter are undoubtedly two important reasons that attract tourists to Harbin. The rich and special historical process has left this city with various styles of Western-style buildings such as Russian, Baroque, and Byzantine, so many people call it "Moscow of the East". TOP51 must-visit attractions, Ice and Snow World
Ice and Snow World is not just about ice sculptures and snow, the key is that we can have fun and enjoy ourselves in this pure white world of ice and snow, so as to resist the freezing cold Coldness in the hands and feet. Ice and Snow World is Harbin’s city card and a must-visit place for winter tourism. In addition to the huge and exquisite ice and snow sculptures, there are more than 30 ice entertainment projects, and several theme performance stages run through the entire business period. Every winter, it attracts attention at home and abroad. tip: Tools for playing are provided in the scenic area. There is no need to listen to the vendors outside and buy skateboards. There are also taxi drivers at bus stops who confuse the public and deceive tourists.
Play time
4-5 hours
Tickets
330 yuan/person
Transportation
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There are several bus lines in the city that go to Ice and Snow World. You can decide which line to take based on your location. The bus is very convenient, with the same time and route as taking a taxi, but it is much cheaper than taking a taxi. 2. St. Sophia Cathedral
St. Sophia Cathedral is a military church in Russia. It belongs to the Orthodox Church and has a history of a hundred years. It now stands on the Architectural Art Square as a cultural relic protection object in Harbin, but the interior is no longer there. Instead of preaching, it exists as a cultural exhibition hall. You can buy tickets to enter, which are 20 yuan each. There is a group of white pigeons on the church. Visitors can buy some food to feed them. Over the years, the church has not changed, but the white pigeons are getting fatter and fatter.
Time reference
1 hour
Transportation
Take buses 1, 5, 20, 61, 113, 114, 206 and other buses After getting off the bus at Zhaolin Street Station, you can walk to it
Tickets
Adults are 15 yuan/person, children and students are half price
Opening hours
8:30-17:00
Attraction location
No. 88 Toulong Street, Daoli District, Harbin City_Twelve 3, Yabuli Sunshine Resort
Sunshine Ski Resort is probably the best ski resort in Yabuli. The snow is very clean and the ski equipment is relatively new. If you don't know how to ski, you can find a coach for 240/two hours, who will teach you some basics. But they ask for tips in disguise. I have never seen such a situation in China. It seems to have become a custom here. Asking for tips directly, personally feels a bit awkward.
Opening hours
November to March
Attraction location
Yabuli Ski Resort in Shangzhi City (near the New Sports Commission Ski Resort) 4. China Snow Valley
The snow town is really beautiful, with thick snow mushrooms and ice and snow everywhere. To be honest, it’s really not very cold here. Of course, you have to wear more clothes. Get up here in the morning. The air is very good, and the smoke in the chimney goes straight up and down. It is actually the best place for children. If the snow town is not too dark, it is still worth going here!
Time reference
1-2 days
Transportation
Dongsheng Forest Farm is located in Shahezi Town, Wuchang City, in the south of Harbin. There are the following two routes to Dongsheng Forest Farm:
< p>1. Harbin-Wuchang City-Shanhekou Town (Shanhetun)-Dongsheng Forest Farm1. Harbin---Wuchang City (3 hours)
Opposite the train station Take the bus from Harbin Bus Terminal: Buy tickets in advance during the Spring Festival travel period. As long as you can get on the bus to Wuchang before 9:00 am, you can definitely catch it.
Fare: 27 yuan (inclusive of insurance)
First train and shift interval: first train at 6:00, 20 minutes/shift
2. Wuchang City - Shanhekou Town (Shanhetun) (70 minutes)
Buy a bus ticket directly to Shanhekou Town at the bus station in Wuchang City. The end point is at the Wuchang Passenger Transport Station. Sometimes the bus stops at the door If you don’t go in, just ask the locals and buy tickets in the lobby.
Fare: 6.7 yuan (excluding insurance)
First train and departure time: first train at 6:30, 20 minutes/shift
3. Shanhekou Town (Shanhetun) - Dongsheng Forest Farm (4 hours and 10 minutes)
After arriving at Shanhekou Town (Shanhetun), ask the driver where to take the Dongsheng bus. You can get one at the entrance of the Procuratorate , ask the locals to confirm this. Fare: 20 yuan (buy the ticket on the bus). This shuttle departs at 14:40 and is only available once a day.
2. Harbin - Wuchang - Shahezi - Dongsheng.
1. Harbin-Wuchang City (3 hours)
Take the bus at Harbin Nangang Bus Terminal opposite the train station: buy tickets in advance during the Spring Festival travel period. It is best to buy a car that goes to Wuchang before 7:20, so that you can get to Dongsheng in one day. If you don’t want to stay in Harbin on the day you arrive, you can transfer directly to Wuchang at the train station, so that you can easily reach Dongsheng the next day.
Fare: 27 yuan (including insurance)
p>First train and shift interval: First train at 6:00, 20 minutes/shift
2. Wuchang City-Shahezi Town (2 hours and 30 minutes)
Buy a bus ticket directly to Shahezi Town at the bus station in Wuchang City. The fare is 14 yuan. Get on the bus at the entrance of the station. Departs at 9:55 and arrives at Shahezi at 12:30.
3. Shahezi Town-Dongsheng Forest Farm (2 hours and 40 minutes)
There is only one bus to Dongsheng a day, departing at 12:00, don’t miss it, about 15:00 arrive. There will be a 5-10 minute error in the bus time, so it is best to be in advance.
There is a bus to Wuchang at 7:20 for 30 yuan. The bus finally stopped at Wuchang Bus Station, which took about 2 minutes to walk. Catch the 9:50 bus bound for Shahezi, 14 yuan. Arrive at Shahezi 12
Tickets
Snow Valley tickets are 35 yuan, rafting tickets are 70 yuan
Opening hours
Open all day
Attraction location
Dongsheng Forest Farm 5, Central Street Pedestrian Street, Shanhetun Forestry Bureau, Wuchang City, Heilongjiang Province
How can you go to Harbin without going to Central Street, which is crowded with tourists and popular Bursting. Strolling along the century-old Central Street, admiring the exotic architecture, experiencing the cold weather in Harbin, and eating Madier popsicles and candied haws, this is the meaning of travel.
Time reference
3 hours
Transportation
Take bus No. 53, 113, 114 or 126 and get off at Central Street Station Car
Tickets
Free
Opening hours
Open all day
Attraction locations
< p>Daoli District of Harbin City (starting from Songhua River Flood Control Memorial Tower in the north and Jingwei Street in the south) catering specialtiesMadiel Popsicles
You must try Madiel when you come to Harbin Popsicles melt in your mouth, are sweet but not greasy, and are made using traditional techniques. Perhaps it is precisely because the taste has remained consistent for hundreds of years that it has accumulated high popularity.
Red cabbage soup
Red cabbage soup is also called borscht. This dish originated from Ukraine is very popular in Russia and other Eastern European countries, so you can eat it at any restaurant in Harbin You can taste it in Russian and Western restaurants. The beetroot soup uses tomatoes as the main ingredient, and also adds potatoes, carrots, onions, beef, etc. to cook it. It is bright in color, thick but not greasy, and is very appetizing with its sweet and sour taste.
Canned shrimp
Canned shrimp is a Russian dish. Like red cabbage soup, it uses tomatoes as the base, plus celery, carrots and other ingredients to make a rich and rich stew. Shrimp meat. In addition to canned shrimps, there are also canned beef, canned sheep, etc., all cooked with the same technique
Kvass
Kvass is a kind of food popular in Russia, Ukraine and other Eastern European countries. The drink has a history of more than a thousand years and was introduced to Northeast China, Xinjiang and other places in the 19th century. Kvass is brewed from fermented bread. It is slightly red in color and similar to beer. It has moderate sweetness and sourness and a refreshing taste. It is a very popular fermented beverage. Popular brands in Harbin include Qiulin gas, Demolig gas, etc. Qiulin's is on the sweeter side, so you can try it according to your own taste.
Guobaorou
When it comes to authentic Harbin dishes, how can you miss Guobaorou? In fact, it was originally called "pot meat", because Russians often refer to "pot" as "bao", and over time it became "pot meat". The freshly fried Guobao meat is golden in color, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, sweet and sour, and is the most unforgettable Harbin delicacy for many tourists.
Soy sauce bones
Soy sauce bones are a traditional summer dish in Harbin, but now they can be eaten in any season. It is divided into two types: sauce skeleton and sauce bone stick. Friends who like to eat meat are right to choose the sauce bone sticks. If you want to taste the bone marrow, eat the sauce bone sticks. The most authentic way to eat it is with beer and peanuts, and experience the generosity of Harbin people while talking and laughing.
Braised pork
Braised pork is a bit like a rugged version of "Dongpo pork". It melts in your mouth, is fat but not greasy, and leaves a lingering fragrance in your mouth after eating, even if you don't eat fat. Meat people can also eat a large bowl of rice. There are many steakhouses in Harbin, especially in Liudao Street. Among them, Zhang Fei Steakhouse is the most famous.
Grilled Cold Noodles
This snack originated from Mishan County and flourished after being introduced to Harbin. From the original charcoal grilled cold noodles, it evolved into oil-pressed grilled cold noodles and Iron plate grilled cold noodles. Among them, the teppanyaki grilled cold noodles are the most popular. Beat an egg, add coriander, onion, and ham sausage, and a soft, delicious, and fragrant grilled cold noodles is ready. It tastes very strong and is loved by the public. It can be called the "four kings of snacks" along with hand cakes, egg burgers and pancakes.
Shopping for specialty products
Red sausage
The streets in Harbin are full of shops selling red sausage, but the locals most recognize brands such as Qiulinli Daos, Harbin Roulian, and Commercial Committee. Red Sausage. Qiulinlidaos stores are all over Harbin. Harbin Meat Lian can usually be bought in shopping malls and supermarkets. The Commercial Committee only has one store on Hongqi Street.
Taliba
Taliba is actually the big bread in Russian. This bread introduced from Russia is still made using traditional techniques - hop fermentation and basswood baking, so it smells like a unique aroma. Harbin's big lobsters are all round, and one usually weighs two kilograms. In addition to being eaten with butter and jam, it can also be eaten with red cabbage soup and Harbin red sausage.
Wine-filled chocolate
Wine-filled chocolate, like Da Lieba, has a Russian ancestry. It was introduced to Harbin with the founding of Qiulin Company at the beginning of the last century, and it is still popular today. The one in Qiulin is the most famous. Wine-centered chocolates are either round or square. The innermost liquid wine is contained in a hard shell made of sugar, and the outside is wrapped with a layer of chocolate to get the finished product. When you take a bite, the wine splashes out and fills your mouth, blending harmoniously to produce a rich taste. You can buy it on the first floor of Qiulin.
Russian matryoshka dolls
Russian matryoshka dolls may be the most interesting exotic specialty you can buy in Harbin. The word "matryoshka doll" in Russian comes from the word "Mati", because the traditional image of matryoshka doll is actually the mother in those rural families: a slightly fat, very capable woman who has given birth to many children. Just like a chubby wooden doll hiding one baby after another in its belly. People often use matryoshka dolls to convey family affection and witness a love. The exquisite layers of dolls also mean that you are in me, you are in me, and we will never be separated. Many Russian goods stores near Central Street sell them, so you might as well buy a set to decorate your home.
Laodingfeng Pastry
Many cities may have their own pastry brands. Just like Beijing has "Daoxiang Village", Harbin people also have their own time-honored pastry-Laodingfeng. At first you may be overwhelmed by the variety of pastries, so you might as well start with Harbin people’s favorite mooncakes. In addition, his ice cream, popsicles and other ice creams are also very popular, not inferior to Madiel's. Practical Information
Language
Harbin dialect is one of the dialects closest to Mandarin, and there are basically no language barriers, so you can enjoy your time in Harbin. However, if you want to hear the "Northeastern dialect" in the usual programs, you may be disappointed, because Harbin dialect is the Northeastern dialect that is least like the "Northeastern dialect". However, its standard and clear expression is favored by foreign friends, and it is considered a nice and authentic language.
Post offices and postcards
There are many post offices and mailboxes in Harbin, making it very convenient to mail postcards. However, if you want to avoid the trouble of searching for it, you can also solve it while visiting Central Street and Ice and Snow World. It is recommended for friends who like to collect postcards and stamps to go to the Ice and Snow Post Office in Ice and Snow World, where there are stamps and postcards exclusive to the attractions for sale.
Harbin’s unified postal code: 150000
Banks
There are branches and ATMs of major banks throughout Harbin, making it very convenient to withdraw money. Many restaurants and shopping malls also accept credit cards, eliminating the need to carry large amounts of cash.
Travel Safety
The entrances to shopping malls, subways and other places in Harbin are frequent places for theft cases, because thick curtains are hung at the entrances, making it easier for thieves to steal. Therefore, be sure to pay attention to the safety of your belongings when entering and exiting.
You should also be wary of people who come up to chat with you for no reason. External Transportation
Aircraft
Harbin Taiping International Airport is one of the three busiest international airports in Northeast China, with many flights to and from China, East Asia and Europe.
Train
Harbin is the second largest railway hub in Northeast China after Shenyang. The five major railways of Beijing-Harbin, Binsui, Binzhou, Binbei and Labin are connected here. There are many trains running within and outside the province. There are three main railway passenger stations in Harbin: Harbin Railway Station, Harbin West Railway Station, Harbin East Railway Station, and Harbin North Railway Station.
Cars
Harbin currently has 5 large-scale passenger transport stations including Harbin Nangang Passenger Terminal, Harbin Bridge Passenger Terminal, Harbin Sankeshu Passenger Terminal, Harbin Daowei Passenger Terminal and Harbin Haxi Passenger Terminal. stand. Internal transportation
Bus
Ordinary buses
The fare is basically 1 yuan, and a small amount is 2 yuan. The operating hours of most buses are: 6:00-20:30 in summer, 6:00-20:00 in winter, and the latest ones generally operate until 21:30-22:00.
Tourist buses
There are two tourist buses in Harbin. They are double-decker buses. The operating hours are 9:00-17:00 and depart on the hour. The fare is 10 yuan per person, applicable to Lines 1 and 2.
Main Stations of Line 1
It departs from Tongjiang Wetland Bus Terminal and passes through the Music Theme Park, Music Corridor, Guandong Ancient Alley, Yangmingtan Bridge Viewing Platform, Jin Hewan Wetland Park, Ice and Snow World, Sun Island Crossing, and then return to Tongjiang Wetland Bus Terminal Station.
Line 2 Station
Starts from Tongjiang Wetland Bus Terminal Station and passes through the Provincial Science and Technology Museum, Sun Island Park (Polar Museum), Ice and Snow World, Siberian Tiger Forest Park, and Daowai Twelve Dao Street, Daowai Sandao Street, Flood Control Memorial Tower (Central Street), and then return to Tongjiang Wetland Bus Terminal Station.
Taxi
Harbin taxis are divided into ordinary taxis and e-hailing taxis.
The starting price of an ordinary taxi is 8 yuan, and after 3 kilometers, it is 1.9 yuan/km, and an additional 1 yuan fuel fee is charged.
The e-hailing taxi costs 12 yuan for 3 kilometers, the basic fare is 2.4 yuan/km, and 3.6 yuan/km for more than 8 kilometers.
Longyun Modern Taxi Company: 85500855
Tex Taxi Company: 85722345 Tips: If you need to make a reservation, you must call one hour in advance. Reservation services for the same day are provided from 7:00 to 17:00 every day, and reservation services for the next day are provided after 17:00.
Subway
Harbin currently has Metro Line 1, and subway fares are charged in sections. 2 yuan for 1-8 stations, 3 yuan for 9-12 stations; 4 yuan for more than 13 stations, and you can use the all-in-one card to ride the bus.
Cable car
If you want a more comfortable way to cross the river, you can also take a cable car to and from Yanjiang Park on the south bank of the Songhua River and Sun Island. Best Travel Time
January-February and June-August are the best travel times in Harbin.
January-February: The best time to appreciate ice sculptures. Ice and Snow World and Snow Expo are also officially open during this period.
June to August: The weather is cool, suitable for summer vacation, and Sun Island has a beautiful scenery of greenery and Western-style buildings.
But whenever I come to Harbin, the exotic buildings on the streets exude a quiet beauty. Recommended number of days to play
2-3 days.
It takes about 2 days to visit major attractions such as Central Street, Sophia Church, Ice and Snow World. If you want to visit other attractions in Harbin in depth or go skiing in Yabuli, you can add another day. Consumption level
Harbin’s consumption level is lower than that of first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai.
Catering: Per capita consumption in ordinary restaurants is about 40 yuan, while Western food is higher, at about 100 yuan per person.
Accommodation: A standard room in a budget hotel near Central Street is generally 200-300 yuan/night, a bed in a youth hostel is 50-100 yuan/night, and a standard room in a high-end hotel is 400-800 yuan/night. However, during the prime winter tourism season, the cost will increase.
Transportation: Transportation in Harbin is relatively cheap. The bus fare is 1 yuan except for some lines. If 3-4 people are traveling together, taking a taxi is also a more affordable option. Clothing Guide
Harbin’s summer (June-August) is cool and there are few hot weather. It is suitable to wear short-sleeved T-shirts, shorts, short skirts, etc. However, there is some temperature difference between morning and evening, so it is recommended to bring long sleeves as backup. Summer is also the rainy season in Harbin, especially in August, so it is best to bring rain gear when traveling.
Harbin is very cold in winter (late October to March of the following year). The daytime temperature is usually more than ten degrees below zero, so cold protection measures must be taken outdoors. Not only down jackets and woolen warm pants, but also thick hats, scarves, masks, gloves, etc. are indispensable. Tourists going to Songhua River and Ice and Snow World must wear windproof clothing. For safety reasons, it is best to avoid wearing white clothes as much as possible to avoid being discovered in danger.
The spring (April-May) and autumn (September-early October) seasons in Harbin are very short, so long clothes and long trousers are a must. There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so be sure to add more clothing.
Air tickets + accommodation
January to February is the peak tourist season in Harbin. During this period, it is best to buy air tickets 2-3 months in advance, as the price will be cheaper; If you want to live near Central Street, it is recommended to book a room one month in advance, otherwise you may not be able to book an ideal hotel.